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Business, For-Hire, Top 100

Saia Grows Q1 Revenue by About 4% but Misses Expectations

Saia Inc. weathered market headwinds to post a revenue increase of more than 4% during the first quarter of 2025, the company reported April 25.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

International Unveils Battery-Electric Regional-Haul Tractor

International Motors launched a Class 8 battery-electric regional haul tractor, the eRH Series. The eRH joins the eMV medium-duty truck in International's battery-electric truck lineup.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous

Plus Removes Driver for Unmanned Truck Test on Closed Course

The startup conducted a variety of driverless safety tests with its SuperDrive autonomous driving system installed on an International LT Series Class 8 tractor in East Liberty, Ohio.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment

Bezos-Backed Startup Slate Launches US-Made Electric Pickup

Slate Auto plans to debut a small electric-powered, American-made pickup for less than $20,000 with federal subsidies.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Trucking’s Energy Transition Enters ‘Peak Uncertainty’

The transportation industry’s transition toward low- and zero-emission vehicles and alternative fuels has entered an uncertain period as the U.S. regulatory landscape shifts rapidly.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics, Private, Global Freight

Trump’s Tariffs Set to Unleash Supply Chain Jolt on Economy

Since the U.S. raised levies on China to 145% in early April, cargo shipments have plummeted. That drastic reduction in goods hasn’t been felt by many Americans yet, but that’s about to change.

April 28, 2025
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

Next-Gen Truck APUs Promise Faster ROI and Greater Comfort

Battery technology advancements are ushering in a new electric auxiliary power unit — one that results in greater fuel savings and lower maintenance costs while still providing good power.

April 28, 2025
Government, Business, Logistics

Trump Insists Plan for Higher Tariffs Will Move Ahead

President Donald Trump suggested another delay to his higher so-called “reciprocal” tariffs was unlikely, raising pressure on nations to negotiate trade deals with his administration.

April 25, 2025
Government, Business, Equipment

US Intermodal Chassis Makers Harmed by Imports, ITC Says

U.S.-based manufacturers of intermodal chassis were materially injured by imports of chassis from Mexico, Thailand and Vietnam, the U.S. International Trade Commission said.

April 25, 2025
Business, Logistics

AIT Acquires Miami-Based Forwarder Gsdmia

AIT Worldwide Logistics has finalized an agreement to purchase the assets of Miami-based international freight forwarder Gsdmia.

April 25, 2025